“I grew up listening to those guys. That’s what influenced me. When you first go around as an artist, they ask you “Who are your influences?” That’s basically what I did. I answered the question in the form of a song,” smiled Chris.

Chris grew up up with a healthy dose of traditional country music, so what was the first song that he learned all of the lyrics to? “Diggin’ Up Bones,” which made his parents proud. Watch the video below to hear what else Chris shared with Cody.